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The future of Europe hangs on the weather

June 9: The future of Europe hangs on the weather in Ireland, says Quentin Peel, the FT's international affairs editor, from Dublin. He speaks to the Yes and No campaigns in the lead-up to the referendum on the Lisbon Treaty of the European Union. The contest looks set to be tight in the vote which takes place this Thursday June 12. The mainstream political parties, trade unions and business behind the Yes campaign are praying for sun to boost their turnout on the day.